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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Stakes Saturday at Spectacular Saratoga

A great Stakes Saturday on this Labor Day weekend.  Today we take in a graded one at the Spa.

Saratoga Race 11 {Woodward~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
A great crew of ten will take to the Saratoga dirt in this annual affair. There is one great speedster and a few that should be forwardly placed.  Consequently, there should be sufficient pace. Four millionaires are in the field and should have every chance of strutting in the winners circle again.  It should be a great race.

#2 Itsmyluckyday (Lopez / Plesa) could turn the tables on the Whitney winner in his last out which he shows the second highest last out speed number. This lad is working a three race progression and has put in two good workouts.  A son of Lawyer Ron, he should be close to the pace ready to strike in the stretch.
$1 WIN  / $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Moreno (Alvarado / Guillot) could dictate terms of the race on the front end.  He holds the highest last out speed number for which he won the Whitney. This speedster also has a three race progression and one serious bullet workout. This son of Ghostzapper loves the Saratoga course.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#7 Norumbega (Castellano / McGaughey) could surprise with a couple of solid last out speed numbers and three fantastic workouts.  He is coming off a longer route and is 83% in the money at this distance from six starts.  This son of Tiznow should close swiftly into a strong pace.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#3 Micromanage (Maragh / Pletcher) will be in contention with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and three robust workouts. This son of Medaglia d'Oro should be able to track and close in a vigorous manner. He has already notched two wins over the Saratoga course in two starts.

10 CENT Superfecta
According to the entries on the Saratoga website and the past performances, none is offered.  Should that change, our 10 CENT Superfecta play will be as follows:

#2 Itsmyluckyday  /  #4 Moreno  /  #7 Norumbega  /  #3 Micromanage.



Friday's Results
Del Mar R6.  El Cajon Stakes.  Our first pick, Conquest Two Step, finished 3rd for show money of $3.00.  Our second pick, Red Outlaw, won (1st) for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 10-3-8-6.
Bankroll gets a two buck bump to settle at $27.69.


Friday, August 29, 2014

Friday Mile at Del Mar

On this fantastic Friday we view a spectacular mile race at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Del Mar Race 6 {El Cajon~1 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A great group of eight will go to the gate in this feature race. There is enough speed to keep a snappy pace. This competitive group have closely matched speed figs. It should be a good race.

#8 Conquest Two Step (Talamo / Casse) will be stretching out to a route with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two solid workouts. he should be able to track and close mightily.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Red Outlaw (Maldonado / Miller) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. He should be forwardly placed seeking his fifth victory in a row.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Big Tire (Bejarano / Glatt) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and one fluid workout. This fella should be tracking and closing well into a swift pace.

#6 Home School [IRE] (Trujillo / O'Neill) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number over turf and one robust workout. This guy has a 76% in the money record from thirteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Conquest Two Step  /  #10 Red Outlaw  /  #9 Big Tire  /  #6 Home School [IRE].



Thursday's Results
Saratoga R5.  With Anticipation--G2.  Our first pick, Startup Nation, won (1st) for show money of $1.55.  Our second pick, International Star, finished 2nd for show money of $2.00.  Our third pick, Nutty Futty, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40.
Superfecta went 1-8-5-9.
Bankroll gains a few bucks settling at $25.39.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Saratoga Stakes Saturday

On this last day of August, and the Labor Day weekend that unofficially marks the end of summer we take a good look at an amazing race of millionaire horses.

Saratoga Race 10 {Woodward~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A fantastic group of six will make their start in this annual graded stakes race.  There is sufficient speed and forwardly placed types to keep the pace honest.  It can be swaid these lads are the best of the best racing in America today.  A great race should unfold.

#5 Paynter (Bejarano / Baffert) should be the controlling speed and if he is able to hold off the challengers, could wire this field.  He comes into this with a couple of great last out speed numbers and four fierce workouts.  This guy holds an enviable 88% in the money record over eight career races.  He could stride right into the winners circle.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#4 Flat Out (Alvarado / Mott) should be right near the lead seeking an advantage with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four dynamite peaking workouts.  He carries with him the tactical speed to out flank any of these.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#2 Successful Dan (Leparoux / Loprestri) should challenge sharing the highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in three solid peaking workouts.  He should be tracking the pace ready to pounce on any weakness in the leaders heading home.  This guy is another with a very credible in the money record of 86% over fourteen career starts.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Mucho Macho Man (Prado / Ritvo) will be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stout peaking workouts.  He relishes this Saratoga track and should be pressing forward.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Paynter / #4 Flat Out / #2 Successful Dan / #6 Mucho Macho Man.



Friday's Results
Del Mar R6.  El Cajon Stakes.  Our first pick, Pataky Kid, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Holy Lute, won (1st) for show money of $4.00.
We dumped our 10 CENT Superfecta effort due to a key scratch.  Superfecta went 8-4-7-11.
Bankroll remains the same at $26.44.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Friday Horse Racing Stall

On this lovely Summer Friday we take a peek at a mile race in sunny Southern California.

Del Mar Race 6 {El Cajon Stakes~1 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
An interesting group of eight will go to the gate.  Five of which were nominated to the Triple Crown earlier this year.  There is plenty of speed sprinkled with the forwardly placed which could give it a very strong pace.  Should be a nice race on a nice day.

#6 Pataky Kid (Gomez / Proctor) could benefit from a hot pace with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four superb peaking workouts.  He should be able to settle back and launch into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Holy Lute (Flores / Cassidy) might surprise with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stellar workouts.  He is another that could sit back and wait for the pace to develop.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 U'narack (Leparoux / Hollendorfer) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three robust workouts.  This guy could be forwardly placed ready to strike.

#5 Manando (M. Garcia / Baffert) will contend as a speedster with the highest speed number at the distance and two hearty workouts.  He should battle for the lead with two others and hold on for a piece of the purse.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Pataky Kid, #8 Holy Lute / #6, #8 / #9 U'narack, #5 Manando / #9, #5.



Thursday's Results
Saratoga R10.  With Anticipation Stakes--G2.  Our first pick, Bashart, won (1st) for win money of $3.85 and show money of $1.55.  Our second pick, General Jack, was scratched.  Our third pick, Tiger Bourbon, finished 4th.
We scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta play due to the scratch.  Superfecta went 1-2-5-3.
Bankroll gains a couple of bucks to $26.44.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Saratoga Stakes Saturday

A wonderfull Stakes Saturday unfolds as we get that much closer to the end of summer.

Saratoga Race 10 {Woodward~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
An extremely talented field of seven will venture onto the Saratoga dirt.  Most of the field likes to be near the pace, but it should be a controlled pace with these experienced horses.  All of the horses in the field are coming off of races at this distance.  It should be a great race.

#6 To Honor and Serve (J. Velazquez / Mott) looks ready to roll with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts.  He holds the third highest speed number at the distance adding to his value.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.

#3 Mucho Macho Man (Smith / Ritvo) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong workouts.  He holds the highest speed number at the distance which certainly makes him a contender.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#7 Cease (Rosario / Stall) could be the surprise sharing the third highest last out speed number, holding a two race progression, and firing four robust, peaking workouts.  Is three for three over the Saratoga track.  Watch him track this pace and cruise in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#1 Rule (Dominguez / Pletcher) has the best jockey/trainer combination in his corner.  He should be forwardly placed coming off a dissappointing last out at Saratoga.  He shares the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in two credible workouts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 To Honor and Serve, #3 Mucho Macho Man / #6, #3 / #7 Cease, #1 Rule / #7, #1.



Friday's Results
Del Mar R6.  El Cajon.  Our first pick, Fed Biz, won (1st) for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Unusual Heatwave, finished 3rd for show money of $2.20.
Superfecta went 2-6-5-3.
Bankroll gains a few cents and closes at $60.41.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Friday Horse Racing at Del Mar

Thank goodness for another fantastic Friday.  We take a look at nice little stakes race at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Del Mar Race 6 {El Cajon~1 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A decent small field of six will step up to the line for this stakes feature.  There is legitimate speed, pressers and tracker/closers to round out this talented field.  It should be a good one.

#2 Fed Biz (Talamo / Baffert) looks ready to grab the win with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and five serious workouts after a lengthy layoff.  He should be forwardly placed ready to roll.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Unusual Heatwave (Bejarano / Barba) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts.  He should close well with a proper pace set-up.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Jimmy Creed (Gomez / Mandella) will show speed with the fourth highest last out speed number and four superb, peaking workouts.  He could set a diligent pace and wire the field.

#3 Shaun Washington (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) will also be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three efficient workouts.  This guy could close swiftly.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Fed Biz / #5 Unusual Heatwave / #6 Jimmy Creed / #3 Shaun Washington.



Thursday's Results
Saratoga R10.  Anticipation--G2.  Our first pick, Charming Kitten, finished 3rd for show money of $2.90.  Our second pick, Craving Carats, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Almost An Angel, finished 7th.
Bankroll falls to $59.91.

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Saratoga Stakes

A beautiful Saturday for a Saratoga Stakes race.

Saratoga Race 10 {Woodward~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A most excellent group of eight horses will make the start in this summer annual.  A filly, Havre De Grace, will take on the boys.  The entire field has competed in some of the premiere races in North America.  All appear ready to run well.

#4 Rule (Castellano / Pletcher) appears to have a slight edge with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two solid workouts.  He is a speedster that could wire this field.
$1 WIN / SHOW.

#3 Giant Oak (Bridgmohan / Block) should be able to grab a piece with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts.  He should have a strong pace to run at and get the job done.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Havre De Grace (Dominguez / L. Jones) will take on the boys and some pretty big boys at that.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four well-built, peaking workouts.  This gal is ready and it would be no surprise if she pressed them into the stretch and ran away from them.

#8 Mambo Meister (Jara / Gleaves) will surprise with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three sprinty, peaking workouts.  This guy looks like he will also press the pace and make his move at the turn into the stretch.  Certainly one to watch in this race.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Rule / #3 Giant Oak / #6 Havre De Grace / #8 Mambo Meister.



Friday's Results
Del Mar R6. El Cajon. Our first pick, Uncle Sam, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Shrug, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 4-10-7-5.
Bankroll falters to $4.05.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Del Mar Friday

Another wonderful Friday to take a peak at a stakes race at lovely Del Mar.

Del Mar Race 6 {El Cajon~1 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A nice even field of eight are expected to go to the gate.  All have competed at or near this route distance.  The field is equally matched any one of the runners could pull off a victory.

#5 Uncle Sam (Bejarano / Baffert) seemingly has the edge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four fierce, peaking workouts.  He could be the one to beat.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Shrug (Gomez / Gaines) could be the pace setter that holds on for the win or a piece of the purse pie.  He has the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and three robust workouts.  This guy has the ability to wire the field.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Sahara Sky (Rosario / Hollendorfer) appears ready to run a good race with the second highest last out speed number and four athletic workouts.  He could track and close well.

#8 Macho Dorado (Sutherland / Belvoir) is the distance specialist among the group with in the money performances over five races.  He also holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in three superb workouts.  Is a surprise in the offing?

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Uncle Sam / #6 Shrug / #3 Sahara Sky / #8 Macho Dorado.



Thursday's Results
Saratoga R9.  With Anticipation.  Our first pick, Splendiferous, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Captain Webb, finished 6th.  Our third pick, State of Play, won (1st) for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 6-9-4-2.
Bankroll slides to $8.15.